The I ♥ Cebu blog by Peanut Browas

​Cebu has a number of places where you can spend the weekend to unwind. But many of these places are located far from the city. What if there is an oasis within the city where you can have a break from the stress and anxiety at work. Well, there is one place where you can loosen up and a have a bottle of your favorite brew without having to travel outside the city.

Ring Resthouse – image source: Ring Resthouse Facebook Page

​The Ring Resthouse is an oasis for hardworking Cebuanos who simply want to have a place where they can relax and chill out. Situated in Sitio Chikosan, Banika, Lower South Hills, Tisa, the place is less than 30 minutes away from the center of the city. The place is perfect for family gatherings, school reunions, or team outings. It is also ideal for people who simply want to have a place where they can have a break from life in the city.

Ring Resthouse – image source: Ring Resthouse Facebook Page

Amenities

The Ring Resthouse features a pool for adults and kids, cottages, mini bar and rooms where guests can stay the night. The resthouse also has a magnificent view of the city, which is even more wonderful to look at when the sun sets over the horizon. The rooms at the place are air-conditioned and feature a queen size bed, refrigerator and television. For music lovers, the soundproof karaoke room of the place is a perfect place to practice their vocal chords. The Ring Resthouse also has a barbecue grill and a shower area close to the swimming pools. The swimming at the place is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Ring Resthouse – image source: Ring Resthouse Facebook Page

Rates

The entrance fee to the Ring Resthouse is at PHP110 for adults and PHP60 for children. The cottages can be rented at PHP350 from Monday to Friday and PHP500 for the weekend. Room rates at the Ring Resthouse is PHP1,900++, which is inclusive of breakfast, entrance fee and pool use for three people. A PHP200 fee is collected for each extra person in the room. Each room is limited to six persons. Rental for the karaoke room is at PHP200 per hour. The Ring Resthouse has a limited number of cottages and these on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ring Resthouse – image source: Ring Resthouse Facebook Page

​Corkage is also charged for drinks brought into the Ring Resthouse. The corkage for softdrinks and beer is at PHP100 and PHP150, respectively. Corkage for liquors is at PHP200. Guests can bring food without having to pay for any corkage.

Ring Resthouse – image source: Ring Resthouse Facebook Page

Things to Remember

Similar to other resorts, the Ring Resthouse also has a number of house rules to ensure the stay of their guests is as enjoyable and safe as possible. These house rules include the following:

Ring Resthouse – image source: Ring Resthouse Facebook Page

All swimmers should wear the proper swimming attire to ensure the cleanliness of the pool.

Jewelry and other similar items should not be worn while swimming to avoid clogging the sand traps.

There is a designated area for eating and drinking at the resthouse.

Diving is also limited to the diving boards at the pool.

Ring Resthouse – image source: Ring Resthouse Facebook Page

Getting to the Ring Resthouse

Guests have two options in going to the place if they do not have their own vehicle. They can take a taxi and inform the driver to proceed to Chikosan at lower South Hills, Tisa. They should pass by the Siomai sa Tisa store, Tisa Public Market and the Mang Tinapay store before they reach the place. If guest prefer taking a jeepney, they can ride one passing through Katipunan Street and get off at the Siomai sa Tisa store. From the store, guests can take a tricycle ride to Chikosan.

Ring Resthouse – image source: Ring Resthouse Facebook Page

​The Ring Resthouse is a welcome oasis in the middle of the city. It is an ideal place for Cebuanos to enjoy their weekend without having to travel far from the city.